The snorkel area is broken up and not much to look at......

PostedApril 14, 2014

jhutch

from Belize

Age:45-54

Gender:Female

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

1/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

3/ 5

Fun

1/ 5

The tides and currents were extremely strong on the day that we participated in the tour and it was very difficult to swim let alone enjoy. I got motion sickness from what must have been the currents. But did not feel the snorkel area was worth the trip. On the other hand, the guides tried hard and were happy to be doing their jobs.

No, I do not recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 22 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

5/ 5

This surpassed all of our snorkeling adventures.

PostedMarch 17, 2014

JAW49

from Westlake, Ohio

Age:55-65

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Friends

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Frequent Cruiser (I cruise regularly)

Value

5/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

5/ 5

Fun

5/ 5

Tour guide shared his knowledge and showed us what we were looking at in the water. He even brought up a sea cucumber, upside down jellyfish and pencil sea urchin for his group of 8 to touch and hold if we wanted. We saw spotted eagle rays, parrot fish, barracudas, lion fish, star fish, rock beauty, blue tag to name a few. Usually when on a snorkeling adventure you get fitted with your gear and you are told not to go too far from the boat and it is up to you to figure out what you are seeing. The waters were calm which made it very easy to snorkel and keep track where our guide was. The guides were very friendly and easy to understand. I would book this tour again if I returned to Belize.

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 23 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

3/ 5

This excursion could be much more fun if the snorkel tour was a drift snorkel.

PostedMarch 16, 2014

Annie661

from Vancouver, BC

Age:55-65

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Holiday

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

3/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

3/ 5

Fun

2/ 5

The tides and currents were extremely strong on the day that we participated in the tour, and I was not the only one that had difficulty in swimming out to the reef. Had we been able to drift snorkel, all of us would have been able to enjoy the sea life of the reef.

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 24 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

5/ 5

Great for Beginners or advanced

PostedMarch 16, 2014

Jason0303

from Brookings, SD

Age:25-34

Gender:Male

Reason for Travel:Romantic Getaway

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

5/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

5/ 5

Fun

5/ 5

I am a certified scuba diver, but my wife is not. So a lot of times we snorkel rather than dive. I have been on a lot of snorkel tours that are a big let down, but this was not one of them! They split you into groups and a guide takes you out to show you the coral and the marine life! We saw a giant Eagle Ray and our guide brought up various sea life for us to look at. After we were done snorkeling we were taken to a beach a very brief time but their is food options and kayaks to use. on the way to the beach we even saw a dolphin family complete with Mama, Daddy, and Baby! The staff was friendly and helpful!!! A+

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 25 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

3/ 5

Snorkeling but glad I was experienced

PostedMarch 3, 2014

JB912

from Tampa, FL

Age:55-65

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Family

Activity Level:Easy

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

3/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

2/ 5

Fun

3/ 5

This was my 3rd snorkeling trip. If it had been my 1st I may not have done it again. The boat was rough and not for beginners. My husband did the snorkeling and he said it was good but not great. They gave you your money's worth as far as time but the location was only so so. I satayed on the beach which was not well done. Also the boat ride was very rough. If you take this, stay toward the back of the boat, the hard bounces clobbered my back as well as others. I would look to other snorkel excursions rather than this one.

No, I do not recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 26 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

3/ 5

Just ok

PostedMarch 3, 2014

Mackelley

from South Carolina

Age:45-54

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Holiday

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Frequent Cruiser (I cruise regularly)

Value

2/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

4/ 5

Fun

2/ 5

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Our guide

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The beach on Adventure Island

Not a bad snorkel trip, just not a great one for me. The beach break was more of an extended bathroom break of 25 minutes, then it was back to the ship. I think I will always look for the words barrier reef in my next snorkel excurisons as those seem to have the most fish to view. Someone in our group did catch a glimce do a sand shark.

No, I do not recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 27 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

2/ 5

Snorkeling just OK

PostedFebruary 15, 2014

sunseeker72

from Minnesota

Age:35-44

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Friends

Activity Level:Easy

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

3/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

4/ 5

Fun

3/ 5

After being herded off the ship with the rest of the snorkelers, we headed out to the Cay for our snorkel adventure. We were not separated into groups by experience as others had reported. Ther was no visit a remote manatee research station. When we got to our destination, we all jumped in and snorkeled on our own. I did see a few fish I had never seen before, so that would be the highlight of the excursion. After about 60 minutes of snorkeling, we hopped back on the boat for the return trip to the ship. They did have rum punch- you could probably drink a gallon of it and not feel any effects of the rum- and water and lemonade to drink for the ride back. Our excursion was done before the listed time and they offered to bring us into the port instead of the ship. Many of us were not prepared for heading to the port so we opted to go the ship instead. For a first time snorkeler, I would recommend this excursion, but if you've done it before I would opt for something else.

No, I do not recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 28 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

5/ 5

Fantastic Experience!

PostedFebruary 10, 2014

Larson05

Age:35-44

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Family

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

5/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

5/ 5

Fun

5/ 5

We booked this excursions for two kids (ages 6 & 8) and three adults. The guides were fantastic: patient, knowledgeable, and safety conscience. The seas were a bit rough, and they moved until a place with improved visibility was found. The reef, fish, and sea-life we saw was remarkable. The three adults had done the scuba diving in Hondouras the day before (also an amazing experience), and this rivaled that dive. The kids had only practiced snorkeling, and a guide looked after them and showed them around. A++ excursion - Thanks!

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 29 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

2/ 5

Waste of time

PostedJanuary 28, 2014

prettyboy

from Galveston, TX

Age:Over 65

Gender:Male

Reason for Travel:Special Occasion

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Frequent Cruiser (I cruise regularly)

Value

1/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

3/ 5

Fun

1/ 5

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Belize Snorkel 2

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Belize Snorkel

The tour people were super nice but the snorkeling was nothing like what I was hoping for. They had me scheduled for the 12:00 tour which was perfect for me to take the wife shopping and still do the tour. At the last minute they changed the plans and put me on the 8:30 tour.

They did a good job of instructing the beginners on the proper use of snorkeling gear. As a certified diver, I was getting excited when they starting talking about where they were taking us. They said we were going to snorkel the barrier reef and should see all kinds of fish including stingrays and barracuda. What we did see was coral and a few small fish. Nothing larger than 6 inches. The water was not that clear or we might have seen more.

I will stick with Cozumel and Grand Cayman from now on

No, I do not recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 30 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

3/ 5

Strong current, reef was average at best

PostedJanuary 27, 2014

2Okies

from Duncan, OK

Age:45-54

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Family

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

3/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

5/ 5

Fun

3/ 5

Since I could not find any good recent information about this excursion we booked through Carnival, I wanted share our excursion experience.The excursion ferry picked us up right at the ship (Magic) so we didn't have to tender ashore & then catch another ferry. This was very convenient. The ferry was a double decker type ferry w/an open top on the top deck. It was probably a 20-25 minute easy ride to the reef which is out in the middle of the ocean, and probably 15-20' deep in most places. They insisted we wear the snorkel vests, which I was personally kind of glad for because the current was pretty strong and I'm not a very strong swimmer. They had 2 guides in a kayak, and 1 with a life preserver out in the water who were watching out for everyone. They do try to keep you all together, and there might have been around 40-50 on our excursion. So, sometimes, you were getting kicked in the face or brushing up against someone else. More crowded than I would like. The reef formations out to the breaks were hit & miss, and I saw few fish. We had snorkeled the day before in Roatan at Maya Key - and this Belize snorkeling was no where close to as beautiful. My husband did snorkel out closer to the breaks and he said it was starting to get more pretty, and there were more fish. However, the current was so strong that I didn't even attempt to go out that far. After about 45 minutes, I came back to the ferry boat. My husband stayed out until it was almost time to head back - about an hour of snorkel time.We thought we had read that this excursion went to an actual island, but we never docked on land. We did pass a a very small island that looked like it had a beach, some chairs, maybe a restaurant or bathroom facilities. We asked one of the guides about it, and he said that on some excursions they do take guests to that island. I guess ours wasn't one of those excursions. ??We rode on the top deck on the way back, because we finally did have sunshine in Belize, and the warmth felt good. They served rum punch on the way back to the ship (18 yrs & above only). The entire excursion took about 3 hrs. We were back about 11:30am.After the excursion we went to our room, cleaned up, and took the ship ferry to the mainland to shop at the few shops at the port. We picked up a few Belize souvenirs and we were back aboard ship by around 3. The last tender was 4:15.

No, I do not recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 31 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

2/ 5

Disapointing

PostedJanuary 13, 2014

amymann07

Value

2/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

2/ 5

Fun

1/ 5

In Belize you do not dock, you have to take a boat to the different places you want to go.. Kind of a pain. We got straight onto the snorkeling boat, it took us to get our gear. Then be went out to wear an island "kinda" is. It was destroyed by a hurricane. But you don't go near the island. We were so excited to snorkel here. The waters were a bit rough, they wanted to keep groups so close, you kept getting kicked in the face. But what was worse was the lack of color and sea life. Maybe if you have never done great snorkeling you would think this is good. But coral was grayish, brownish, not colorful in the least. And fish were few and far between. Ive snorkeled when coral was colorful and fish were plentiful. This was neither. It was our biggest let down. Tour guides were fine, a bit pushy to keep us so close together. Then we get back to the boat by 1130am.. Then the only place to go is into Belize city. No good beach to go to, only shopping. Many people got off in the city and came right back due to pushy selling. So we spent the rest of the time on the boat. Choose wisely at this port. January 2014.

No, I do not recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 32 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

2/ 5

Disorganized

PostedJanuary 13, 2014

Kkck

Age:35-44

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Holiday

Activity Level:Easy

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

2/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

3/ 5

Fun

3/ 5

The snorkeling itself was great. So much to see and take in. There was just poor communication from the crew and too much time wasted signing waivers and picking out flippers. Plus the boat ride out was super slow but on the way back to the ship we were flying...time to pick up next group I guess . I would love to snorkel there again someday with more time and a different crew.

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 33 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

5/ 5

Seargent Cay Snorkeling

PostedJanuary 8, 2014

MrB10

from Gulfport, MS

Age:45-54

Gender:Male

Reason for Travel:Holiday

Activity Level:Easy

Frequency:Frequent Cruiser (I cruise regularly)

Value

4/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

4/ 5

Fun

5/ 5

Best snorkeling excursion we've done on a cruise! Why? Simply because the tour operators didn't drop us in the water...they divided us into groups and came in the water WITH us! Our guide spotted an eagle ray (majestic!) and quickly pointed it out to us. She found a sea urchin and pointed it out to us! This happened over and over again. True, we did stop at their island w/ gift shop going and coming but it also had bathroom which was welcome! True, you can tell reef is not the healthiest it has ever been, but the fish, the eagle ray, and moray eel in the reef were AMAZING to see! I wouldn't miss this one!

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 34 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

5/ 5

Great Excursion

PostedDecember 28, 2013

pennyante05

from N. Jackson, OH

Age:55-65

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Family

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Frequent Cruiser (I cruise regularly)

Value

4/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

5/ 5

Fun

4/ 5

There is no pier in Belize so you have to tender to the shore. A great advantage of this excursion is the boat picked us up and dropped us off at the ship. We didn't have to contend with long lines trying to get off of the ship.The crew was extremely friendly, helpful and safety conscious. Long boat ride to where we snorkeled but was a very enjoyable ride. The crew members took time during the ride to walk around and talk with individuals and answer questions about the different islands we passed and the country of Belize. We were broken into groups each with our own guide who pointed out different marine life. Our guide offered to take my camera down to get a picture of a lobster and also brought up a sea urchin for us to hold. Although there weren't tons of sea life to see, we spent quite a bit of time in the water and was very relaxing. Afterward we stopped at the dive shop to drop off our gear where there is a small restaurant with cold beer and delicious conch fritters. I highly recommend this excursion.

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 35 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

2/ 5

This might have been fun if the weather was nice

PostedDecember 23, 2013

kacchilcote

from California

Age:55-65

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Special Occasion

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

1/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

1/ 5

Fun

1/ 5

Raining chopping very little to seeWe did this excursion because our oringal one was canceled due to the wetherIt was a very long ride for a poor snorkel ling experience

No, I do not recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 36 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

4/ 5

Beautiful if the sun was out

PostedDecember 15, 2013

GG369

from Merritt, NC

Age:35-44

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Friends

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

5/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

4/ 5

Fun

5/ 5

First off, yes I do recommend this excursion. The staff were super nice and did a great job explaining the different sea life and allowing you to handle it. Our guide even took some pictures up close for me!! The only down fall was the weather. Of coarse the weather is out of their control it did put a DAMPER on trip. Because it was raining, the water was a little ruff and the water was not clear. Just as we were leaving the sun decided to come out and the water calmed down. The only time offered was 8:00 am. If you can get a later time I suggest doing so, it just may give the sun time to burn off some clouds.

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 37 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

4/ 5

The snorkeling was great!

PostedDecember 9, 2013

Bubbles50

from St. Petersburg, Florida

Age:45-54

Gender:Female

Reason for Travel:Holiday

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

4/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

4/ 5

Fun

4/ 5

The snorkeling was great. Water was a bit choppy until you were closer to the reef. Saw lots of fish and staff was friendly. They put you in groups to go out. They grouped everyone randomly, would have suggested to group by experience, all "newbies" together , etc. Beautiful view and experience,

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 38 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

5/ 5

Made best of unfavorable conditions

PostedDecember 9, 2013

lnjwag1

from North Texas

Age:35-44

Gender:Male

Reason for Travel:Family

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

5/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

5/ 5

Fun

5/ 5

These guys wen't out of their way to make sure we were taken care of at every turn. A front had just blown through the day before so it was a bit cold and rough. The water was not as clear as usual from the previous days rain. We couldn't go to the normal location because of previously stated conditions but we did get to see a lot of reef and wildlife at the location we did visit. The captain did a great job steering in rough seas to make it smooth. I did not feel restricted by lifevest we could dive down without it you just need to ask guide and they will hold vest while you dive. My youngest son got too cold after about 45 mins and i took him back to boat then swam back to my group. My wife oldest son and I did not get too cold or tired. Everybody involved in this company wen't out of their way to accomodate us all day. Fried shrimp/food and cold beer at beach stop was great! Can't wait to go back and enjoy in favorable conditons!!

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Review 39 for Sergeant's Cay Snorkel Adventure

Overall rating

4/ 5

Very nice trip

PostedNovember 28, 2013

Chief11

from NJ

Age:Over 65

Gender:Male

Reason for Travel:Holiday

Activity Level:Moderate

Frequency:Repeat Cruiser (I've cruised before)

Value

4/ 5

Reliability / Convenience

5/ 5

Fun

4/ 5

Staff is great & helpful. Boat is good with ladders. Guide for our group pointed out fish & coral along the way however there were few to see. The risk you take! Staff followed good safety procedures.

I read other reviews before booking excursions. My wife and I decided on this one for the price/time, and based on the bad reviews. Yes, the bad. You frequently get euphoric first-timers rave about a trip of lesser quality because they haven't been on other trips or experienced other options. Belize, having the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world, is worth seeing if you are stopping there on your cruise. They cannot dock because of the reef, so you will take tender boats for transport from the cruise ship, FYI.

This tour had knowledgeable guides that explained how to use the gear, supplied a chart of the wildlife that we might encounter, and a good attitude. They even supplied soap to disallow fogging on your goggles (I always spit in mine-a common practice, so don't be grossed out), but they took the time to even supply that small item. They cared enough to announce that sunscreen will disallow a watertight seal on your goggles, another trick that not many tours will tell you either. (And really, you're facing down so do you really need sunscreen there anyways?)

The water was good, and things like lionfish, starfish, sea cucumbers, angelfish, coral, and other vegetation was clear. Watermelon and tasty rum punch was supplied as well. I wish I had brought cash to tip them afterwards. They didn't ask, but they deserved it. They weren't one of those guys that shoved a tip jar and a guilt trip in your face as you got off the boat.

I will return to Cay's with my diving license.

Yes, I recommend this shore excursion.

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Thanks, just the kind of info I was looking for...

Posted December 6, 2013

I was wondering if they have a ride along rate though? My wife would like to come along but she is not a snorkeler so, paying full price wouldn't make sense. We will be heading down that way in about a week and I usually just snorkel from shore but it sounds like there isn't any shore snorkeling to be had there. Thanks again for the info!